BOYER VALLEY COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS - REGULAR MEETING – APRIL 22, 2026 5:00 P.M. – BOYER VALLEY SOUTH, BOARDROOM CALL TO ORDER: President Benjamin Hansen called the regular meeting of the Boyer Valley Board of Education to order at 5:00 p.m. Members answering roll call were JoEtt Cogdill, Ben Hansen, Craig Malone, Kim McAllister and Steve Puck. Directors Paul Cogdill and Elizabeth Heistand were absent. Administrators present: Supt. Jeremy Christiansen and Secretary Terra Sell. Visitors present: List on file in the Business Office. APPROVAL AGENDA/MINUTES: Motion by Puck, second by Malone to approve the agenda and minutes from previous board meetings. Motion carried 5-0. Secretary Sell read the mission statement. OPEN FORUM: None. 5:00 P.M. PUBLIC HEARING – 2026-27 BUDGET: There were no requests to speak during the public hearing. Secretary Sell reviewed the proposed budget for the 2026-27 school year. President Hansen declared the hearing closed at 5:29 pm. CONSENT AGENDA: A. Motion by Puck, second by McAllister to approve the bills/reports as presented; approve the resignations of Andrea Powers – MS Special Education, Bailey Greenwood – MS Social Studies, Brandi Miller – Associate, Colleen Ridder – 1st Grade, Nick LeFebvre – Asst. FB Coach, Lisa TenEyck – Junior Class Sponsor and Robin Garrett – PT Custodian; and to approve contracts for Emma Gilliand – Kindergarten, Farah Guetter – 4th Grade, Julie Burhoop – 1st Grade, Konner Leinen – MS Math and Noah Sharp – MS Social Studies. Motion carried 5-0. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT: Supt. Christiansen reported our current open positions are MS Special Education, Head Boys Track, Head Cross Country, .2 TAG teacher and custodian. We are still waiting for estimates from EMC regarding the roof damaged by the hailstorm. All vehicles and three buses sustained hail damage. ISASP testing will wrap up next week, some preliminary scores are coming in. No comments were received for revision of the new logo, Supt. Christiansen will move forward with finalizing the design. The end of year celebration for staff will take place on May 22nd at 10 a.m. if any board members want to attend. NEW BUSINESS: A. FY27 Budget: The legislature has set the allowable growth for next year at 2%. The tax levy for 2025-26 was $12.12019 and the proposed levy for 2026-27 is $12.12347. Motion by McAllister, second by Puck to approve the 2026-27 Budget Estimate as presented with a proposed rate of $12.12347. Motion carried 5-0. Ayes: McAllister, Puck, J. Cogdill, Hansen and Malone. B. FY27 Health Insurance: Per the recommendation of Administration, motion by McAllister, second by Malone to approve switching to Wellmark BlueCross/BlueShield through broker administration by Iowa Schools Employee Benefits Association for 2026-27 health insurance, effective July 1, 2026. Motion carried 5-0. C. FY27 28E Agreement w/Harlan CSD: Motion by Puck, second by J. Cogdill to approve the 2026-27 28E Agreement with Harlan CSD for Special Education Associate Services. Motion carried 5-0. D. 2026-27 Classified Staff Wages: Motion by McAllister, second by Puck to approve a 3% wage increase for classified staff members for 2026-27. Motion carried 5-0. E. 2026-27 Administration Wages: Motion by Puck, second by Malone to approve 2026-27 administration wages at a 2.25% increase and $2,000 annually deposited into either a 403b plan or HSA account. Additionally, Maassen and Sell will be eligible for appropriate health insurance coverage, district paid, based on marital status, at the time of the event occurrence. Motion carried 5-0. F. 2026-27 AEA Purchasing Agreement: Motion by Malone, second by J. Cogdill to approve the purchasing agreement with Green Hills AEA for the 2026-27 school year for products available under the child nutrition program including food bids, small wares and ware wash. Motion carried 5-0. G. 2026-27 MOU w/WITCC: Motion by Puck, second by McAllister to approve the 2026-27 concurrent enrollment contract for college level courses with Western Iowa Tech Community College. Motion carried 5-0. H. 2026-27 MOU w/Morningside: Motion by McAllister, second by Malone to approve an agreement for teacher education clinical experience placements for the 2026-27 school year. Motion carried 5-0. I. 2026-27 Catastrophic Accident Insurance: Motion by Malone, second by Puck to approve the application for catastrophic student accident insurance through Great American for 8/1/26 to 8/1/27. Motion carried 6-0. J. 2026-27 Procurement Plan: Motion by J. Cogdill, second by McAllister to approve the procurement plan for 2026-27 nutrition fund purchases. Motion carried 5-0. K. 2026-27 DCAP Plan: Supt. Christiansen reviewed the 2025-26 district career and academic plan with the board. L. Class of 2026 Graduation List: Motion by McAllister, second by Malone to approve the graduation list as presented for the Class of 2026, providing all students have earned the credits to graduate. Motion carried 5-0. M. Discussion – Other: Next board meeting will take place on May 18th at 7:30 a.m. Director J. Cogdill exited the meeting at 6:05 p.m. BOARD POLICY: Supt. Christiansen brought back to the board and reviewed updates for the following policies: 102, 102-R1, 102-E1, 102-E2, 102-E3, 102-E4, 102-E5, 102-E6, 710.01-R1, 710.01-E1 and 710.01-E2. Motion by McAllister, second by Malone to approve the policy updates as presented. Motion carried 4-0. A motion by Malone, second by McAllister to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried 4-0. With no further business appearing before the board, President Hansen declared the meeting adjourned at 6:19 p.m. These minutes are as recorded by the board secretary and subject to approval at the next regular board meeting. Secretary, Terra Sell President, Benjamin Hansen GENERAL ACCESS SYSTEMS, OFFICE SUPPIES, 129.14 AHLERS LAW FIRM, PURCHASE SRV-BOND REFINANCE, 487.50 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, CLASSROOM SUPPLIES, 1,201.49 AUDITOR OF STATE, STATE FILING FEE, 425.00 BOMGAARS SUPPLY, CUSTODIAL SUPPLIES, 37.99 CARROLL CLEANING SUPPLY, CO., CLEANING SUPPLIES, 1,699.05 CARROLL CONTROL, PURCHASE SERVICE, 214.00 CDW GOVERNMENT, INC, TECHNOLOGY SUPPLIES, 459.00 CENTRAL IOWA DISTRIBUTING, INC, JANITORIAL SUPPLIES, 522.00 CITY OF DOW CITY, WATER/SEWER/GARBAGE, 1,658.53 CITY OF DUNLAP, UTILITY, 760.47 CLARK PEST & TERMITE CONTROL, PUIRCHASED SERVICE, 220.00 COURTLAND'S KUSTOMS, INC, LABOR/SUPPLIES, 88.00 DENISON DO IT BEST HARDWARE, CUSTODIAL SUPPLIES, 1,061.20 DHS CASHIER 1ST FL., ST. MEDICAID SERVICE, 4,839.07 DUNLAP LUMBER, MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES, 39.54 DUNLAP PLUMBING & HEATING, INC, REPAIRS/RENTAL, 45.00 ETTLEMANS TOWN & COUNTRY LLC, FUEL, 1,654.12 ETTLEMANS TOWN & COUNTRY LLC, SUPPLIES, 1,685.30 FARMERS MUTUAL COOPERATIVE TELEPHONE COMPANY, INTERNET/LONG DISTANCE, 480.77 FRONTIER COMMUNICATIONS, TELEPHONE, 437.26 GREEN HILLS AEA, SUPPLIES/SERVICES, 11,424.20 HARRISON COUNTY TIMES -REPORTER, PUBLICATIONS/SUPPLIES, 39.82 HENRY DOORLY ZOO, FIELD TRIP, 237.50 IA HS SPEECH ASSOCIATION, MEMBERSHIP/ENTRY FEES, 60.00 INSTRUMENTALIST AWARDS, THE, 438.00 IOWA COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK, L-D/T-1/VIDEO CHARGES, 38.40 IOWA HS MUSIC ASSOCIATION, REGISTRATION/DUES, 370.00 IOWA QUIZ BOWL LEAGUE, REGISTRATION, 90.00 IOWA TESTING PROG, TESTING SERVICE, 1,080.00 IOWA WESTERN COMM COLLEGE, FEES/TUITION, 52,261.80 KROENKE, RON, PURCHASED SERVICE, 400.00 LANGUAGE TESTING INTERNATIONAL, INC., 82.50 LONG LINES, INTERNET SERVICES, 202.00 MASTER TEACHER, INC., THE, AWARDS, 143.85 MIDAMERICAN ENERGY, ELECTRICITY/NATURAL GAS, 7,863.28 NOLTE, CORNMAN, JOHNSON P.C., AUDITING SERVICES, 10,800.00 ONE SOURCE THE BACKGROUND CHECK CO., PURCHASED SERVICE, 44.50 RELAYHUB, LLC, PURCHASED SERVICE, 488.03 ROCKIN K SOLUTIONS, LLC, PURCHASED SERVICE, 257.76 ROLLING VALLEY CONFERENCE, MEMBERSHIP, 188.50 SCHMITT MUSIC CENTERS, MUSIC SUPPLIES, 104.00 SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIRS - 8, BOOK FAIR, 1,138.10 SCHOOLSPLP, LLC, 3,275.00 SMITTY'S GROCERY, FOOD SUPPLIES, 127.58 STINN BACKHOE & PLUMBING SERVICES, INC., PURCHASED SERVICE, 95.00 SWEETWATER, SUPPLIES, 364.40 TREVIPAY-WALMART, SUPPLIES, 237.70 WELLS FARGO BANK, TRAVEL AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES, 766.84 Fund Total: 110,763.19 MANAGEMENT COMMUNITY BANK UNEMPLOYMENT, UNEMPLOYMENT, 1,025.73 HOFFMAN AGENCY, INSURANCE, 449.00 IOWA SCHOOLS EMPLOYEE BENEFITS, DENTAL/LIFE/LTD INS, 34.74 Fund Total: 1,509.47 CAMPUS CARE SMITTY'S GROCERY, FOOD SUPPLIES, 11.31 Fund Total: 11.31 Checking Account Total: 112,283.97 SCHOOL NUTRITION BONSALL T.V. INC., AUDIO/VISUAL EQUIP/REPAIRS, 100.00 HILAND DAIRY, MILK PRODUCTS, 2,320.50 MARTIN BROS. DISTRIBUTING CO., FOOD CO-OP, 13,867.37 SMITTY'S GROCERY, FOOD SUPPLIES, 21.70 Fund Total: 16,309.57 Checking Account Total: 16,309.57 STUDENT ACTIVITY ACGC High Schools, 250.00 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, CLASSROOM SUPPLIES, 5,300.10 ANDERSON'S, PROM SUPPLIES, 554.98 BALL HORTICULTURAL COMPANY, INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPLIES, 264.29 BOMGAARS SUPPLY, CUSTODIAL SUPPLIES, 439.74 CARROLL COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT, OE TUITION, 250.00 CASH/ AMY KOSKI, CHANGE FUNDS, 700.00 CDW GOVERNMENT, INC, TECHNOLOGY SUPPLIES, 1,250.90 DECKERS SPORTING GOODS, ATHLETIC SUPPLIES, 1,745.10 EAST SAC COUNTY SCHOOLS, 250.00 EPIC SPORTS, ACTIVITY SUPPLIES, 89.55 ETTLEMANS TOWN & COUNTRY LLC, FUEL, 111.92 ETTLEMANS TOWN & COUNTRY LLC, SUPPLIES, 41.87 HOWARD TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS, TECHNOLOGY SUPPLIES, 2,287.00 HY VEE, INC., FOOD/SUPPLIES, 78.30 IKM-MANNING CSD, ENTRY FEES/TUITION, 50.00 JOSTENS, INC., ANNUAL PRINTING, 35.00 MAIN STREET MARKET, PURCHASED SERVICE, 3,350.00 MARTIN BROS. DISTRIBUTING CO., FOOD CO-OP, 66.06 NATIONAL FFA ORGANIZATION, VO AG SUPPLIES/DUES, 949.00 TREVIPAY-WALMART, SUPPLIES, 222.82 WELLS FARGO BANK, TRAVEL AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES, 960.04 WENDTS POTS & POSIES, SUPPLIES, 208.00 WOODBINE COMM SCHOOLS, TUITION/ENTRY FEE, 360.00 Fund Total: 19,814.67 TRUST FUND MIDLAND UNIVERSITY & OWEN GARSIDE, 350.00 Fund Total: 350.00 Checking Account Total: 20,164.67 LOCAL OPTION TAX 3C ROOFING & CONSTRUCTION, LLC, PURCHASED SERVICE, 10,250.00 ADVANCED COMMUNICATION SERVICES, PURCHASED SERVICE, 35.00 CARROLL CONTROL, PURCHASE SERVICE, 209.75 HOGLUND BUS COMPANY, Bus Repairs, 80,000.00 MCCLELLAN ELECTRIC, INC., ELECTRICIAN WORK, 1,083.86 MIDWEST TENNIS & TRACK CO, PURCHASED SERVICE, 680.00 STINN BACKHOE & PLUMBING SERVICES, INC., PURCHASED SERVICE, 1,681.82 Fund Total: 93,940.43 PPEL ACCESS LEASING, PURCHASED SERVICE, 1,745.00 IOWA SCHOOL FINANCE INFORMATION SERVICES, SUBSCRIPTION, 2,300.00 Fund Total: 4,045.00 Checking Account Total: 97,985.43 HCTR 5-13-26
